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Add 3/98 and 27/15

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 12/15

3/98 + 27/15 is 897/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    27/15 = 27 × 98/15 × 98 = 2646/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/1470 + 2646/1470 = 45 + 2646/1470 = 2691/1470
  5. 2691/1470 simplified gives 897/490
  6. So, 3/98 + 27/15 = 897/490
    In mixed form: 1407/490

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